How was the team’s pre-season?We have been practicing hard as a team since we’ve
arrived back at Brown. I’m proud of our work ethic and
improvements, especially during February when we are faced with
suboptimal conditions here in the Northeast.

How will the Bears match up against the competition during
your opening weekend at the Retriever Classic?I am confident that we have the ability to play well and win no
matter who we face, and I’m excited for our first weekend of
play. I know our team will come out ready to execute to the
fullest.

What are you most looking forward to this
season?I enjoy traveling with the team, and I’m excited to play
with the group we have this year.

What are your goals for this year?I want to raise our level of play this season both personally
and as a team. AS long as we set our goals to win one game at a
time, we will end with great results.

What did you do in the off-season to prepare for this
year?Throughout the year I continue to practice my softball skills,
along with strength and conditioning training. There never really
is an “off-season.”

What made you choose Brown over another
school?In addition to its name, I liked every aspect of Brown and
thought it would be a great place to be a student-athlete.

What is your great athletic achievement?Becoming a Brown student-athlete
If you weren’t playing softball you’d be
…?Playing another sport, such as Frisbee or volleyball

How did you start playing softball?I began at age 13, when I switched from playing baseball